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Grace School News
November 17, 2023
As we head towards Thanksgiving, we dwell on what we are thankful for. I am thankful that Grace School is filled with students who want to do their best and teachers who inspire and work hard to get students to meet their full potential. Our fall MAP scores are evidence of this. 81% of our students scored above the national average in Math, and 85% in Reading. Half of our students scored at or above the 80th percentile. When we pair that with God’s Word on a daily basis and service opportunities for all, Grace School is truly a place where students are Growing in Faith, Knowledge, and Character.  Praise God from whom all Blessings flow!
School Office News:
Lost and Found: Please check the lost and found. We have coats, lunchboxes and more!
Migrant Needs
There has been a recent influx of migrants to Oak Park/Chicago. Local churches, including Grace Lutheran, are committed to providing for needs on the ground level, If you are interested in up-to-date information on items needed for migrants, please visit the Grace Links tab (there is a collection bin in the atrium). 
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER PIZZA FOR MONDAY'S CHAPEL BUDDY PIZZA LUNCH!
All classes will eat in Fellowship Hall with their Chapel Buddies next Monday. If you'd like to purchase a pizza lunch, please fill out this form by 10pm tonight. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunch that day.
Book Fair
Anderson’s Book Fair is coming to Grace! The book fair will be held from Nov. 27th-30th . Students will be visiting the book fair during the week. Parents can visit during the hours below.

Parent hours to visit the Book Fair:
  • Monday Nov.27th: 8-9am and 3-6pm
  • Tuesday Nov. 28th: 8-9am and 3-6pm
  • Wednesday Nov. 29th: 8-9am and 2-5pm
  • Thursday Nov. 30th:8-9am and 3-7pm

Here’s a preview of some of the titles the Book Fair will have.
Basketball Concession Help
Please sign up to help make Grace Basketball a success! We need help setting up, selling and clean up for concessions. No experience required. You don’t need to be on the team to participate.
Saturday with Santa - December 2nd
Join us for a very special Saturday with Santa! Come have your photo taken with Santa, make your Christmas wish list and enjoy cookies, cocoa and crafts. For photos you must sign up for a time slot here. Santa is very busy this time of year so we are limited to 24 photo slots. $20 per family (cash or card at the event) and includes digital photos sent to you the next day.
Get your Grace Viking Key Chain
Get your Grace Viking key chain!
Viking key chains are for sale at the school office. Please see Mrs. Allen. The cost is $6 each, cash or credit.
All money collected goes to support our teachers and school events.
Thank you for your contribution!
**Possible Stocking Stuffers!!**

GRACE NEWS

This week we are sharing a poem by our very own 6th grader, Fiona, as she shares why she is so thankful for her school.

Our mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to bring in, build up, and send out disciples for Jesus Christ.

Our school prepares children for a life of discipleship by helping them to grow in faith, knowledge, and character.
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